copy desk

noun

, Journalism.

1. the desk in a newspaper office at which copy is edited and prepared for printing. Compare slot ¹( def 5 ).

copy desk

noun

1. journalism a desk where copy is edited

Word History and Origins

Origin of copy desk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

The usually effusive copy desk editor caught my eye, then furtively looked away.

From The Daily Beast

Cochran, the head of the copy desk, was talking—a shriveled little man with a bald face and shoe-button eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

Whitey, though, didn't even have to consult the copy desk or the clippin' bureau.

From Project Gutenberg

As she passed the main copy desk where Editor DeWitt worked, she noticed that his face was white and tense.

From Project Gutenberg

Spearing the story she had just written on the copy desk spindle, she followed the reporter to the parking lot.

From Project Gutenberg

Being on the copy desk once in a while was giving him the big head, Chub said.

From Project Gutenberg